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Kansai Sendai power station112 MW Coal

Coal

Kansai Sendai power station is a 112 MW coal-fired power plant located in Japan, operated by Kansai Electric Power Co since its commissioning in 2017. The facility generates electricity from coal, contributing to Japan's energy landscape. It is the 58th largest coal plant in Japan. With 112 MW, it represents 0.17% of the country's total coal capacity of 64,538 MW. Japan has 65 coal plants with a combined capacity of 64,538 MW. Compared to the country's largest coal plant, 碧南火力発電所 at 4,100 MW, this facility is approximately 2.7% the size. Coal is a major component of Japan's energy mix, providing around 37% of the country's electricity. The Kansai Sendai power station supports the region's energy needs while contributing to the overall coal generation in Japan. The facility is located approximately 50 km from Sendai in the Tohoku region.

Capacity
112 MW
Commissioning Year
2017

9 years old

Owner
Kansai Electric Power Co
Location
38.2681°, 141.0092°

Japan, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 229. largest of 662 plants in Japan
  • #9,552 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,327 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.03% of the installed capacity of Japan
Age & fleet comparison

9 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Kansai Electric Power Co operates 2 plants totalling 1,912 MW

Regional density

32 plants within 100 km, 13,668 MW combined

Nearest plant: Sendai Solar Power Plant (8 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 38.268100, 141.009200
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
442.5 Kt
540 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.98 Mt
Over 9 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2057
31 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
96.2K
cars per year
59.0K
homes per year
20.1M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Japan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

JapanEnergy Profile

662
Total Plants
342.8 GW
Total Capacity
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